Choosing a Large Bedside Cot
Bedside cots (also known as co-sleepers and bassinets) are designed to let parents snuggle with their infant at night without risk of SIDS. They are only recommended up to 6 months old, at which point your baby is ready to move to the bed.
Mehack, a MFM home tester, was awed by the feature that this model comes with an integrated bassinet that can be used around the home. It also comes with the ability to rock manually. It was also easy to assemble and came in its own bag for easy storage.
Size
Cots are smaller than cots. They are smaller than. Cots can also be converted into toddler beds. However cots are generally used by children up to the age of three. There are two sizes of wooden cots - big and standard, which can be converted into a toddler bed or cot. The larger one is a good idea for children who want to sleep in it until they reach approximately three.
MFM mother home test Jasmine loved that the bedside cot was slightly larger than the Moses basket, but not too large for her baby's room. She claims that it is easy to get the baby into and out of the cot for night feedings or soothing, and that its quality is far superior to other cots she has seen that are cheap and flimsy.
Another home-based test subject, Emily, likes how the Maxi-Cosi is a versatile product it's a drop-off bassinet that can be moved around the house, and it rocks too. It also has an option to tilt the reflux upwards and a machine-washable breathable liner. It was also shortlisted for the 2021 Mother&Baby awards for the best Cot Crib, Crib, or Moses Basket. The Lora is a perfect fit for a South African cot mattress unlike some international or European brands. This means that you don't need to buy a new mattress every time your baby grows. However, it will require a special bespoke bedding set (60x120cm). You can find the right mattress for your cot here.
Height
When selecting a bedside crib pick one that can be adjusted to the ideal height for you. It should also be able to be lower to a level that is not in the way so you can lift up your child towards you to feed them at night or to soothe him. This feature is particularly helpful if you are recovering from a C-section. The Next2me cot and the Tutti Bambini can be adjusted to an maximum height of 58cm, while the Snuzpod 3 can go up to 63cm and the Knuma Hutch up to 70cm.
Another thing to consider is how low you want the base of your cot. Some mothers find it is easier to lift their babies from standard Moses baskets if the base is at the lowest point and others prefer a higher level to provide them with more stability. bedside crib co sleeper of our mom testers stated that the Joie Roomie Glide was a popular option. It comes with an easily collapsible side that you can push at the touch the button.
Remember that a bassinet/bedside sleeping device should only be used when your baby is able to hold his head up with no assistance, which is usually around 6 months. This is due to the possibility of inhaling suffocation. It's also important to know that if you opt for a bedside or bassinet which can be converted into a crib, you will need to begin removing the sides once your child is ready for this to ensure they don't get out of bed or get out of the bed.
Design
There are many different styles of cribs for beds, ranging from simple to luxurious. Some of the most luxurious options include features such as an inbuilt light and a soothing center that plays music and sounds and has two levels to help ease your baby back to sleep or a swivelling footrest that allows you to reach your child to feed them. Certain models can be converted into a toddler bed or cot (or both) when your child is ready to go to their own bed.
The Tutti Bambini CoZee Air, for example, won Bronze at the 2021 Mother and Baby Awards for the Best Cot, Moses Basket or Crib category. It is a swivelling base that lets you pick up your baby and transfer them to the opposite side of the crib without getting out of the bed. This makes it perfect for mothers who are recovering from Caesarean or need to stay in the bed for extended durations of time. Jasmine, a MFM mom who tried this product at home, said it was easy to use and made it easier to reach her baby - especially after the C-section.
Another option is the Chicco Next2me Magic, which has won Gold at the 2021 Mother&Baby Awards in the category of the Best Cot, Crib or Moses Basket and is equipped with an easy-to-clean liner, reflux incline and rocking function. It's larger than other cribs for bed that we've tested, but it folds into its bag for travel, making it a small size when not in use.
MFM mom home test Leya loved the practicality of this bedside crib, describing how it was designed with parents and babies in mind. It is easy to move and super-sturdy. She also said that the bassinet's swivelling base was a great idea because it allowed you to move it from side to side. One of its sides could be lower to facilitate access, especially for new mums recovering from c-sections.
Safety
The main safety feature of a large bedside cot is that it can be easily raised or lowered to enable parents to reach their child when they require to feed, comfort them, or change their nappy. This makes it perfect for new mothers recovering from the c-section. Look for a design that lets you lower one side at the push of a button so you can easily lift your baby without getting out of bed. Highly recommended Internet site is important, especially as your child grows and becomes more mobile. You'll also want to not add anything to the crib that could increase the chance of suffocation, or injury, such as pillows and duvets, which could cause babies to become overheated.
The NPR released by the CPSC NPR included 24 incidents that were attributed to problems with the product, such as gaps between the bedside sleeper and the adult bed (12 incidents) and enclosed openings with fabric sides (11 incidents) as well as consumer misassembly, or missing components (6 incidents) and miscellaneous other product-related issues (9 incidents).
In its NPR the CPSC looked into the possibility of adding more requirements to bedside sleepers. For example they would need to meet the minimum height requirements for bassinets, or at a minimum, the maximum height requirements for the rails that are lowered. The CPSC decided, however, that these requirements weren't efficient or effective in reducing the number of instances in which infants are entrapped by the bedside rail as well as an adult bed.
A majority of the incidents reported in the NPR included multi-use bedside sleepers which can be converted to other types of use, such as bassinets and play yards. A number of commenters suggested that the CPSC add a second provision to the proposed rule for multi-use bedside sleepers that would allow them to meet the minimum side height requirements for bassinets by using an attachment that is removable. The attachment can be permanently connected or disconnected when the product's not being used as a bassinet for babies.
The CPSC is currently reviewing the comments and other suggestions received in response to the NPR on sleep at night. The Commission will consider these comments when it votes on the final rule which is expected to be published in November 2021.